Diagram of clomid cycle
Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson using steroids?
2024.05.18 20:18 jordankk710 Is Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson using steroids?
I always find these questions and answers entertaining.
Everyone tries to analyze what hes on etc.
It's easy to see that he has hit well above natural limits multiple times. as for what with and how much or often…. no one knows.
In reality he's taken the standard bodybuilder path (learn about Frank Zane - ‘the chemist' from the golden era).
Dwayne Johnston either cycles on and off — using testosterone bases and more than likely various other compounds at different times. generally what one can get their hands on.
No doubt he's tried, dbol, winstrol, anadrol, masteron, nandrolones (decca, npp), probably tren. he probably does constant hgh or cycles it as well. low doses too I'd say. eg. 2 to 10 iu per day.
If he doesnt do things that way. He just straight out blasts and cruises. eg. spending 3 months on 200mg testosterone cypionate/enanthate each week for 3 months give or take... then blast upwards of 500mg test cyp/enanth while messing with above mentioned compounds in conjunction. I'm betting hes blasted over 1000mgs of testosterone per week for months before while stacking other compounds.
its not like hes just always on one compound. like most people he'll have ‘go-to' gear. stuff that makes him feel good with minimal side effects and grow good too.
I imagine for movies. eg pain and gain he started pinning extra compounds and higher doses.
Then aftwards chilled. dropped doses. maybe hit a cruise (200mg testosterone per week). or perhaps cycled right off? possiblly utilizing hcg and/or clomid and/or nolva and/aromasin to get his testies kicking off.
Personally I'm not sure whether hes blasts/cruises or cycles on and off. and nor are any of you. but one thing is for sure. he ain't all natty bruh :-P
I've spent years around this shyte. This is how its done. It's no different because hes in movies or a super star.
If you walked up to me or one of.my jacked buddies and asked if we juiced. of course we would say no. if you interviewed us (camera or no camera) and asked if we juiced. we're definitely saying no. not only is it illegal just about everywhere. but the minute you admit to it. a shyte storm begins. including everyone going on “oh hes only big because hes on roids" and blah blah.
it does a total discredit to all the hours of hard painful work we put in at the gym. all the food we carefully plan and eat. everything that is involved. its not easy to get massive. even on steroids.
regards
Jimmy Jones
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Everyone tries to analyze what hes on etc.
It's easy to see that he has hit well above natural limits multiple times. as for what with and how much or often…. no one knows.
In reality he's taken the standard bodybuilder path (learn about Frank Zane - ‘the chemist' from the golden era).
Dwayne Johnston either cycles on and off — using testosterone bases and more than likely various other compounds at different times. generally what one can get their hands on.
No doubt he's tried, dbol, winstrol, anadrol, masteron, nandrolones (decca, npp), probably tren. he probably does constant hgh or cycles it as well. low doses too I'd say. eg. 2 to 10 iu per day.
If he doesnt do things that way. He just straight out blasts and cruises. eg. spending 3 months on 200mg testosterone cypionate/enanthate each week for 3 months give or take... then blast upwards of 500mg test cyp/enanth while messing with above mentioned compounds in conjunction. I'm betting hes blasted over 1000mgs of testosterone per week for months before while stacking other compounds.
its not like hes just always on one compound. like most people he'll have ‘go-to' gear. stuff that makes him feel good with minimal side effects and grow good too.
I imagine for movies. eg pain and gain he started pinning extra compounds and higher doses.
Then aftwards chilled. dropped doses. maybe hit a cruise (200mg testosterone per week). or perhaps cycled right off? possiblly utilizing hcg and/or clomid and/or nolva and/aromasin to get his testies kicking off.
Personally I'm not sure whether hes blasts/cruises or cycles on and off. and nor are any of you. but one thing is for sure. he ain't all natty bruh :-P
I've spent years around this shyte. This is how its done. It's no different because hes in movies or a super star.
If you walked up to me or one of.my jacked buddies and asked if we juiced. of course we would say no. if you interviewed us (camera or no camera) and asked if we juiced. we're definitely saying no. not only is it illegal just about everywhere. but the minute you admit to it. a shyte storm begins. including everyone going on “oh hes only big because hes on roids" and blah blah.
it does a total discredit to all the hours of hard painful work we put in at the gym. all the food we carefully plan and eat. everything that is involved. its not easy to get massive. even on steroids.
regards
Jimmy Jones
2024.05.18 18:35 Cautious-Salad Control Circuit of Brushless Motor: How is it Structured and Operated?
 | Brushless Motor Control Principle:The traditional control method of a BLDC motor is to switch the power circuits (IGBT or MOSFET) to supply current to the stator coil based on the Hall sensor signal.This control mode is also known as 120-degree control mode. This is the basic control mode for a brushless motor, and we will not consider other modes for the time being. At any given time, the motor always has only two conducting phases, so this is also called a 2-phase control mode. Under each conducting phase, we see that there is a unidirectional current and a unidirectional electromotive force. Therefore, a BLDC motor will have similar mechanical and control characteristics to a DC motor. That's why this motor is also called a "brushless DC motor." Principle of brushless motor control During the start-up process, the BLDC motor runs at idle after closing the load. We can clearly see that the phases (along with different colors) take turns conducting electricity and demonstrate their "one-way" nature. To implement the above motor control principle, a control configuration within the current hysteresis range (also known as Hysteresis Current Control, or HCC) has been implemented, and it is an exemplary control configuration for BLDC motors. It is easy to see that, when using the HCC current regulation method, we have the switching current up to six times in one cycle. This switching is not ideal (not instantaneous, and the up and down switching times are not equal), causing the shortcomings of BLDC motors, which are fluctuations in the magnetic flux trajectory, which is not circular and is difficult to determine. Torque ripple is considered the weak point of BLDC motors. Recently, there has been a large amount of research on BLDC motors aimed at minimizing this undulation. Normally, the magnetic flux trajectory of the motor must be circular, but due to the non-ideal switching of the current, the flux trajectory of the BLDC motor has up to six "spikes" and "steps" in one cycle. Estimating the magnetic flux at these "steps" is very difficult, making it challenging to control the magnetic flux in a BLDC motor. Therefore, the control of BLDC motors up to now has ignored the process of controlling its magnetic flux. Diagram and Control of Brushless Motor:A BLDC motor has up to three wires, while its module only supports two wires. So what to do? We will use a new control device called an ESC. The ESC has the speed regulation function for the brushless motor, which is operated by sending pulses to the signal pin.The wiring diagram is as follows:
🌀 Nikola Tesla's Ether Technology: 💠 Harnessing the power of back electromagnetic fields (Back EMF) 💠 Back EMF generates Lenz's Force in generator 💠 When the output energy is not affected by the Lenz (free) *force, a self-powered mechanism will be established from the AC generator head to the induction motor. And the kinetic energy of the induction motor at that time was only supposed to stir the Ether by Nikola Tesla's "Rotating Magnetic Field". That's the mechanism for a *Free Energy AC generator - no fuel needed - Self-powered generator.~AC generator without fuel~: Simple Energy Hack KILLS Power Bills And Generates Power On Demand Related: Structure of BLDC Motor |
2024.05.18 17:46 Cautious-Salad Brushless DC Motor Diagram
 | Structure of BLDC Motor:
Hall sensor mounted on stator It should be noted that the Hall sensor is mounted on the stator of the BLDC motor, not on the rotor. A common drawing used in BLDC documentation often creates the misunderstanding that the Hall sensor is attached to the rotor. In fact, the Hall sensor is mounted on the stator. Microchip's application note AN885 shows this drawing and also explains that the Hall sensor is mounted on the stator: "Hall sensors are embedded into the stationary part of the motor." Embedding the Hall sensors into the stator is a complex process because any misalignment of these Hall sensors with respect to the rotor magnets will generate an error in the determination of the rotor position. Electromotive Force Waveform of Phase, Wire, and Signal Returned from Hall Sensor: Phase, wire and Hall sensor electromotive force BLDC Motor Control - Brushless DC Motor Diagram:The traditional control method for a BLDC motor is to switch the power circuit switches (IGBT or MOSFET) to supply current to the motor stator coil based on the Hall sensor signal.The principle diagram of the power circuit and motor is as follows: Circuit diagram of BLDC motor control circuit Traditional control principle of BLDC motor This control mode is called 120° control mode. This is the basic control mode for BLDC motors; other modes are not considered for the time being. We see that, at any given time, there are always only two conductive phases, so we also call this the 2-phase conduction control mode. Other modes (3-phase conduction) are also not considered here. Under each conduction phase, we see that there is a DC current and a DC electromotive force, so the BLDC motor has the same mechanical and control characteristics as a DC motor. That's why this motor is called a "brushless DC motor," but it is actually a permanent magnet synchronous AC motor. Torque - speed mechanical characteristics of BLDC motor We preview an image of a simulation result (will present the simulation later) to see more clearly what we just said: Electromotive force and 3-phase current The picture shows the process of starting, idling and after loading of a BLDC motor. We clearly see the phases (with different colors) taking turns conducting and their "one-way" nature. To implement the above control principle, the Hysteresis Current Control (HCC) control configuration is implemented and it is the classic control configuration for BLDC motors. Principle of current delay band control – HCC The external speed control loop is similar to a DC motor. The error between the set speed and the actual speed is fed into the speed regulator G, the output of the regulator G is the set amount of current Id*. The returned Hall sensor signal is decoded into information about the required current in 3 phases Ia, Ib, Ic combined with the current value Id\* through the logic stage and gives the current settings Ia*, Ib* , Ic\*. Three 2-state relay stages are used to switch the power circuits to inject these currents into the motor - the current delay range control method. Related: DC Motor Control Circuit Diagram The current in the phases has the following form: Current and electromotive force in the delay band control principle It is easy to see that with the HCC current regulation method, the current switches 6 times in 1 cycle. Non-ideal switching (not instantaneous, uneven up and down times) causes limitations of BLDC motors: - Fluctuating moment - Non-circular magnetic flux trajectory, difficult to determine Torque ripple is the weak point of BLDC motors. A large number of studies on BLDC motors are on how to reduce this ripple. Normally, the flux trajectory of the motor must be circular, but due to the non-ideal switching of the current, the flux trajectory of the BLDC motor has 6 "spikes" and "steps" in 1 cycle. Estimating the magnetic flux at those "steps" is very difficult, therefore it is very difficult to control the magnetic flux of the BLDC motor. BLDC motor control has so far neglected the control of its magnetic flux. Stator flux trajectory is not circular with 6 \"steps\" in 1 cycle 🌀 Nikola Tesla's Ether Technology: 💠 Harnessing the power of back electromagnetic fields (Back EMF) 💠 Back EMF generates Lenz's Force in generator 💠 When the output energy is not affected **by the Lenz (free)** force, a self-powered mechanism will be established from the AC generator head to the induction motor. And the kinetic energy of the induction motor at that time was only supposed to stir the Ether by Nikola Tesla's "Rotating Magnetic Field". That's the mechanism for a Free Energy AC generator - no fuel needed - Self-powered generator.~AC generator without fuel~: Simple Energy Hack KILLS Power Bills And Generates Power On Demand Related: Using FET for DC Motor Forward and Reverse Circuit |
2024.05.18 15:10 ShoeSavings6767 Incredibly high HCG at 16dpo
TW: History of loss
Hi all!
A little history is that I’ve had 4 miscarriages, discovered some auto immune and blood clotting issues, and have since had 2 living babies on an immune/clotting protocol.
I’m sure this will get downvotes, but please have grace with me as I regret my decision and am feeling the stress of it. My cycle wasn’t really returning postpartum this time around, so I decided to take 4 days of expired clomid (from my first viable pregnancy in 2021, which was also unmonitored). On day 4 I panicked about the thought of twins and didn’t finish the dose. We still decided to try that month, and now, I’m pregnant. I’m so grateful, especially with my history of loss, but I have NEVER in my 6 other pregnancies had betas this high and I’m stresssssing that it’s twins or a molar pregnancy. I know some people hope for twins, but I’m already high risk for my clotting disorder and a history of cholestasis and I really don’t want to add a 3rd high risk factor. I also would have 4 under 3 and not to be dramatic I think that might kill me.
Has anyone had high hcg levels and just had 1 healthy babe?
My hcg has been: 12dpo - 123 14dpo - 424 16dpo - 1261
Thanks in advance. 😭🤍🫶🏼
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Hi all!
A little history is that I’ve had 4 miscarriages, discovered some auto immune and blood clotting issues, and have since had 2 living babies on an immune/clotting protocol.
I’m sure this will get downvotes, but please have grace with me as I regret my decision and am feeling the stress of it. My cycle wasn’t really returning postpartum this time around, so I decided to take 4 days of expired clomid (from my first viable pregnancy in 2021, which was also unmonitored). On day 4 I panicked about the thought of twins and didn’t finish the dose. We still decided to try that month, and now, I’m pregnant. I’m so grateful, especially with my history of loss, but I have NEVER in my 6 other pregnancies had betas this high and I’m stresssssing that it’s twins or a molar pregnancy. I know some people hope for twins, but I’m already high risk for my clotting disorder and a history of cholestasis and I really don’t want to add a 3rd high risk factor. I also would have 4 under 3 and not to be dramatic I think that might kill me.
Has anyone had high hcg levels and just had 1 healthy babe?
My hcg has been: 12dpo - 123 14dpo - 424 16dpo - 1261
Thanks in advance. 😭🤍🫶🏼
2024.05.18 14:28 JustJoyousForNothing TTC for ~3 years now, multiple FETs and fresh transfers - failure. Feeling totally lost. Need help/suggestions/advice.
Hi everyone,
Me (F, 33) and husband (M, 33) have been TTC for ~3 years now, 1.5 years with IVF treatment. Never conceived/got pregnant yet. I have been quietly lurking in the subs here and some of your posts/comments have been helpful in many ways. This is my first post here.
History/tests done and results for me so far: Normal TSH, DHEA-S 294.8 ug/dl, AMH 1.21 ng/mL (low for my age?!). Have PCOS. No abnormal gene carrier, normal karyotyping results, no Lupus, no Anticardiolipin Ab, no HBSAg, no autoimmune diseases. HyCosy/HSG/MRI revealed left fallopian tubes was blocked and had adhesions along with the left ovary. Also learnt through the IVF cycles that my left ovary doesn't do much - barely any eggs retrieved from the left ovary, most eggs are coming from my right ovary. I also had surgery to remove polyps and uterus septum before any IVF cycles. I also had low Vit D for ~3 years, at normal levels now with taking regular supplements. Now I am actively trying to lose some weight to see if it helps (??!!) - weight in March 2024 was 196 lbs., current weight is 182 lbs. (height is 5'3"). Trying to lose more weight - walking 10K steps a day, focusing more on protein intake, low carb, clean eating no junk.
History/tests done and results for husband so far: 1 out 3 tests showed slightly abnormal sperm morphology. Sperm DNA Fragmentation Assay (SDFA) score 19 (borderline between 'normal odds' and 'reduced odds' of success). No abnormal gene carrier. Normal karyotyping results. No autoimmune diseases.
Supplements/medications I am taking: Prenatal, Vit D, Vit C, CoQ10, Omega3, Alpha lipoleic acid, Seed probiotics, Metformin.
Supplements/medications husband is taking: Multi-vitamin, Vit D, CoQ10, Omega3
IVF retrieval and transfer history/timeline:
1st retrieval in May 2023: Used GonalF 375 IU, MenoPur 150 IU, Cetrotide 0.25 mg. Trigger with 10,000 IU HCG. Retrieved 10 eggs, only 1 of those could be frozen after PGT-A. Used ICSI for this cycle.
FET in July 2023: Used oral Medrol, oral and vaginal estradiol, crinone progesterone vaginal gel once a day and PIO every 3 days. Transferred 1 PGT-A tested Day 5 embryo (4BB) - ended in chemical pregnancy.
2nd retrieval in end of Sept 2023: Used Clomid flare, GonalF 450 IU, MenoPur 150 IU, Cetrotide 0.25 mg. Trigger with 10,000 IU HCG. Retrieved 10 eggs, only 3 of those could be frozen after PGT-A. Used ICSI, Zymot for this cycle.
Fresh transfer in Oct 2023: Used only Crinone progesterone vaginal gel once a day. Transferred 1 untested Day 5 embryo - No implantation.
FET again in Nov 2023: Used oral Medrol, oral and vaginal estradiol, crinone progesterone vaginal gel once a day and PIO every 3 days. Transferred the remaining 2 PGT-A tested Day 5 embryos (4AB and 5AA), also used embryo glue - No implantation.
Doc suggested removing my blocked left fallopian tube -- had laparoscopic salpingectomy surgery in Feb 2024. Took uterine tissue biopsy samples during surgery - normal results, Doc mentioned no endometriosis.
3rd retrieval in April 2024: Used Lupron 10 IU, GonalF 300 IU, MenoPur 300 IU. Trigger with 10,000 IU HCG. Retrieved 8 eggs, 2 of these made it to blasts, none frozen. Used PICSI for this cycle. I was also on Dexamethasone.
Fresh transfer in May 2024: Used only Crinone progesterone vaginal gel once a day. I was also on Medrol, baby Aspirin and Doxycycline. On top of this, I added Pepcid, Claritin, Benadryl. Transferred 2 untested Day 3 embryos - No implantation (got beta result yesterday, also got my periods right after the blood draw in the morning, was devastated).
I have also tried eating pineapple core, beet+pomogrenate juice, McD fries, sex the night before transfer - all of it.
I am at a loss, I do not know what to do now. I am sitting and sobbing here as I am writing this. Thankfully, my insurance covers most testing and procedures, except PGT-A and my medication has copays. But this process is so emotionally draining. My husband is super supportive and tries to keep a positive vibe all the time, but I feel bad for us. Also, it is so hard to keep a nice face at work - no one (family, friends, colleagues) knows we are TTC with IVF.
What are we missing here? I feel like I have implantation issues? Any more testing? What else can I do?
Please let me know what worked for you, what more can be done in my case to have a successful pregnancy. ANY help is appreciated. TIA.
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Me (F, 33) and husband (M, 33) have been TTC for ~3 years now, 1.5 years with IVF treatment. Never conceived/got pregnant yet. I have been quietly lurking in the subs here and some of your posts/comments have been helpful in many ways. This is my first post here.
History/tests done and results for me so far: Normal TSH, DHEA-S 294.8 ug/dl, AMH 1.21 ng/mL (low for my age?!). Have PCOS. No abnormal gene carrier, normal karyotyping results, no Lupus, no Anticardiolipin Ab, no HBSAg, no autoimmune diseases. HyCosy/HSG/MRI revealed left fallopian tubes was blocked and had adhesions along with the left ovary. Also learnt through the IVF cycles that my left ovary doesn't do much - barely any eggs retrieved from the left ovary, most eggs are coming from my right ovary. I also had surgery to remove polyps and uterus septum before any IVF cycles. I also had low Vit D for ~3 years, at normal levels now with taking regular supplements. Now I am actively trying to lose some weight to see if it helps (??!!) - weight in March 2024 was 196 lbs., current weight is 182 lbs. (height is 5'3"). Trying to lose more weight - walking 10K steps a day, focusing more on protein intake, low carb, clean eating no junk.
History/tests done and results for husband so far: 1 out 3 tests showed slightly abnormal sperm morphology. Sperm DNA Fragmentation Assay (SDFA) score 19 (borderline between 'normal odds' and 'reduced odds' of success). No abnormal gene carrier. Normal karyotyping results. No autoimmune diseases.
Supplements/medications I am taking: Prenatal, Vit D, Vit C, CoQ10, Omega3, Alpha lipoleic acid, Seed probiotics, Metformin.
Supplements/medications husband is taking: Multi-vitamin, Vit D, CoQ10, Omega3
IVF retrieval and transfer history/timeline:
1st retrieval in May 2023: Used GonalF 375 IU, MenoPur 150 IU, Cetrotide 0.25 mg. Trigger with 10,000 IU HCG. Retrieved 10 eggs, only 1 of those could be frozen after PGT-A. Used ICSI for this cycle.
FET in July 2023: Used oral Medrol, oral and vaginal estradiol, crinone progesterone vaginal gel once a day and PIO every 3 days. Transferred 1 PGT-A tested Day 5 embryo (4BB) - ended in chemical pregnancy.
2nd retrieval in end of Sept 2023: Used Clomid flare, GonalF 450 IU, MenoPur 150 IU, Cetrotide 0.25 mg. Trigger with 10,000 IU HCG. Retrieved 10 eggs, only 3 of those could be frozen after PGT-A. Used ICSI, Zymot for this cycle.
Fresh transfer in Oct 2023: Used only Crinone progesterone vaginal gel once a day. Transferred 1 untested Day 5 embryo - No implantation.
FET again in Nov 2023: Used oral Medrol, oral and vaginal estradiol, crinone progesterone vaginal gel once a day and PIO every 3 days. Transferred the remaining 2 PGT-A tested Day 5 embryos (4AB and 5AA), also used embryo glue - No implantation.
Doc suggested removing my blocked left fallopian tube -- had laparoscopic salpingectomy surgery in Feb 2024. Took uterine tissue biopsy samples during surgery - normal results, Doc mentioned no endometriosis.
3rd retrieval in April 2024: Used Lupron 10 IU, GonalF 300 IU, MenoPur 300 IU. Trigger with 10,000 IU HCG. Retrieved 8 eggs, 2 of these made it to blasts, none frozen. Used PICSI for this cycle. I was also on Dexamethasone.
Fresh transfer in May 2024: Used only Crinone progesterone vaginal gel once a day. I was also on Medrol, baby Aspirin and Doxycycline. On top of this, I added Pepcid, Claritin, Benadryl. Transferred 2 untested Day 3 embryos - No implantation (got beta result yesterday, also got my periods right after the blood draw in the morning, was devastated).
I have also tried eating pineapple core, beet+pomogrenate juice, McD fries, sex the night before transfer - all of it.
I am at a loss, I do not know what to do now. I am sitting and sobbing here as I am writing this. Thankfully, my insurance covers most testing and procedures, except PGT-A and my medication has copays. But this process is so emotionally draining. My husband is super supportive and tries to keep a positive vibe all the time, but I feel bad for us. Also, it is so hard to keep a nice face at work - no one (family, friends, colleagues) knows we are TTC with IVF.
What are we missing here? I feel like I have implantation issues? Any more testing? What else can I do?
Please let me know what worked for you, what more can be done in my case to have a successful pregnancy. ANY help is appreciated. TIA.
2024.05.17 22:46 chihuaita_m0m first IUI on Monday!
I’m a labor and delivery nurse, so I know some things, but this pre pregnancy stuff is not my forte. My husband and I have been TTC for 19 months with unexplained infertility. I didn’t qualify for fertility treatments until I got my BMI lower. After losing 45lbs, I got approved!
This cycle I took clomid on days 3-7. I went today (day 12) for my follicular ultrasound and everything looks great. I’ll take the trigger shot tomorrow night and go in for the procedure on Monday morning (day 15).
I’m going to ask them on Monday when I go in for the procedure, but I have a silly question that I feel like I’m using to try to rationalize why I haven’t gotten pregnant lol.
I normally get an LH peak on days 17-19, so ovulate sometime around there usually. Is it possible when I’ve been ovulating on my own that the follicles have gotten too big and that’s why we’ve been unsuccessful? The amount of days difference honestly seems negligible but I’m looking for any glimmer of hope that this is going to work. :)
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This cycle I took clomid on days 3-7. I went today (day 12) for my follicular ultrasound and everything looks great. I’ll take the trigger shot tomorrow night and go in for the procedure on Monday morning (day 15).
I’m going to ask them on Monday when I go in for the procedure, but I have a silly question that I feel like I’m using to try to rationalize why I haven’t gotten pregnant lol.
I normally get an LH peak on days 17-19, so ovulate sometime around there usually. Is it possible when I’ve been ovulating on my own that the follicles have gotten too big and that’s why we’ve been unsuccessful? The amount of days difference honestly seems negligible but I’m looking for any glimmer of hope that this is going to work. :)
2024.05.17 18:09 mouhappai Feng Shui at the basics: Terminologies, interior advice, and one simple method to find your home's Qi Generating sector.
 | What is Feng Shui?Feng Shui at its core is a divinatory practice based on geomantic principles that aims to improve different aspects of our lives through the harness of the Qi in our environment. It's a method that involves precise formulaic calculations that take into account our immediate space and time, and from them deriving ways to improve our potential in various aspects of life (wealth, health, career, relationships, luck, etc) through the aforementioned means.Yin and YangAt the root of Feng Shui is the Taiji aka the Yin/Yang symbol. The Taiji splits into the 2 synergetic opposites Yin and Yang, which further expand into the Greater Yin, Lesser Yang, Lesser Yin, and Greater Yang. These 4 variants become the Bagua aka the 8 Trigrams that we know. See diagram below:The Eight Trigrams from left to right are Qian, Dui, Li, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Gen, and Kun. The Five Elements/PhasesBeyond the Eight Trigrams, Feng Shui also has a system of Phases, or sometimes known as the Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. Their reactive properties go as below:
8 Directions, 24 MountainsFeng Shui being a form of geomancy, the cardinal directions make up an essential aspect in practice. Of the 8 directions, each direction of 45 degrees is divided into 3 directional sections of 15 degrees each, making a total of 24 directions which are called the 24 Mountains. Example, the direction North is divided into N1, N2, N3, and as we approach eastward, it becomes North-east, which divides into NE1, NE2, NE3, and so on.Notice some directions have a grey background, these indicate their Yin (grey) or Yang (white) quality. 3 Ages and 9 PeriodsWith the cardinal directions and environmental aspect representing space, now comes the part that represents time. In Feng Shui, time is divided into the 3 ages (60 years per age), and 9 Periods (20 years per period). This is to say that every 3 period of 20 years each will complete one cycle of an age (1 age = 3 periods). The time factor in Feng Shui is generally influenced by (but not limited to) their Yin/Yang qualities and/or associated Trigrams and Phases. More precise temporal factors are observed in some formulas.
Basic Interior Advice
The Qi Generating SectorThe Qi Generating sector is a beginner friendly, entry-level procedure that only requires knowledge of three things: the numbers 1-9 associated with the 5 Phases/Elements, their cardinal directions, and the Luoshu formula. The Luoshu formula is a 9 section grid filled with the numbers 1 through 9, starting with 5 in the middle, and progressing in a specific pattern around the grid. To understand it better, study the diagram below:The formula starts from 5 in the center, and progresses in ascending order to 6 in the NW, 7 in the West, 8 in the NE, and so on. Next, familiarize yourself with the numbers 1 through 9 and their associated elements:
https://preview.redd.it/u1y8j47yh01d1.png?width=400&format=png&auto=webp&s=96ea5d91ed48ce05dee2cd1711dc14103d59a006 Going by the generative and controlling properties of the elements, this Metal (7) home is generated by the element of Earth which is in the South (2) and North-west (8). These two sectors in the living room are the Qi Generating sectors, which we can now locate by standing in the center of the room with a compass in hand. This is the sector of the living room where we can place an aquarium or a water feature to provide the home's occupants with a small boost of generative Qi qualities. Otherwise, more activities in said sectors may also help. Above is the simplest formula to making a small difference, and it's only a small fraction of what Feng Shui can offer. Feng Shui in its entirety is a pretty complex system that requires a level of expertise and care, and a misstep can result in ineffective set ups at best, or disastrous consequences at worst. Make sure to consult a trusted practitioner before attempting anything complicated. |
2024.05.17 17:55 Zealousideal_Cap7782 Clomid without IUI procedure
I asked my OBGYN office about trying Clomid without doing the actual IUI procedure. This was their response but I don’t quite understand it. Has anyone done Clomid with IUI procedure? How did you ask your OBGYN? Any insight? Thank you!
Response:
Good morning, you may trial clomid, however the chances of success may not be very high as IUIs are recommended due to male factor infertility (by trying to bypass the cervis and put the sperm directly where its supposed to go). We would like to prevent any delay of care from trialing options that may not provide success due to the issue being related to sperm. We are able to try 3-6 rounds of clomid here with us before we refer out to a REI specialist for further management. If you would like to proceed with clomid, we also schedule follow up sonograms at certain cycle days since we are stimulating the ovaries for ovulation we provide close management to prevent any overstimulation.
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Response:
Good morning, you may trial clomid, however the chances of success may not be very high as IUIs are recommended due to male factor infertility (by trying to bypass the cervis and put the sperm directly where its supposed to go). We would like to prevent any delay of care from trialing options that may not provide success due to the issue being related to sperm. We are able to try 3-6 rounds of clomid here with us before we refer out to a REI specialist for further management. If you would like to proceed with clomid, we also schedule follow up sonograms at certain cycle days since we are stimulating the ovaries for ovulation we provide close management to prevent any overstimulation.
2024.05.17 16:52 LonelyReplacement453 Finally pregnant- no idea when due
It’s happened- I am finally pregnant! My husband and I have been trying for about 9 months. 4 of the months I did not have a cycle, I’ve always had a super abnormal cycle so this was really no shock, just sucked since I was trying to get pregnant. I ended up taking progesterone to induce my cycle with the plan to wait, if I don’t get my cycle retake the progesterone and then clomid. Pretty much the entire time I’ve been taking a pregnancy test before every weekend prior to drinking. Well last week I took my weekly test and it was positive- I was completely SHOCKED! My last menstrual cycle was March 23, but due to the irregularity we have literally no clue how far along I am. I had my confirmation of pregnancy appointment and am scheduled for an ultrasound in 2 weeks and I cannot wait to find out. I did do all the bad things before I knew- I was on vacation and drank daily, I took 2 days of doxycycline, drank alcohol, drank too much caffeine, ate deli meat etc
So anyways I could be 3 weeks, I could be 8 and I have no idea. I am hoping I am closer to the 8 weeks and further along than the doctor thinks. I have suppperrr sore boobs, kinda fatigued, general food icks but am overall feeling great and just so thrilled
Anyone else in the same boat?!
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So anyways I could be 3 weeks, I could be 8 and I have no idea. I am hoping I am closer to the 8 weeks and further along than the doctor thinks. I have suppperrr sore boobs, kinda fatigued, general food icks but am overall feeling great and just so thrilled
Anyone else in the same boat?!
2024.05.17 14:33 9yearoldpatriot How to improve in academics?
got 63% in my 2nd proff exams despite my best efforts. got same marks in the 1st proff... this result hurts especially because folks scoring less than me in 1st year all seem to have improved their marks drastically
during the whole internals exams cycle i used to get decent marks, slightly above class average
i know that theory and practical marks vary due to different examiners but this is so depressing for me as most of my classmates seem to have flourished
nothing major happened during the prep of the exams and i prepared well due to exams being postponed as well (in contrast 1st proff prep was v haphazard still scored the same)
I need advice really badly because I dont know how to turn this setback around and what to do differently for my 3rd proff
for the record- i have neat, legible handwriting, use minimal color pen/ highlighter and make diagrams in the exams
one major issue i had was time management as i spent more time than necessary writing the long essay questions... still i didnt skip any questions and wrote about 30 pages for every exam
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during the whole internals exams cycle i used to get decent marks, slightly above class average
i know that theory and practical marks vary due to different examiners but this is so depressing for me as most of my classmates seem to have flourished
nothing major happened during the prep of the exams and i prepared well due to exams being postponed as well (in contrast 1st proff prep was v haphazard still scored the same)
I need advice really badly because I dont know how to turn this setback around and what to do differently for my 3rd proff
for the record- i have neat, legible handwriting, use minimal color pen/ highlighter and make diagrams in the exams
one major issue i had was time management as i spent more time than necessary writing the long essay questions... still i didnt skip any questions and wrote about 30 pages for every exam
2024.05.16 21:26 AspieComrade Our nice doctor retired, first meeting with the replacement doctor and my wife is told that she’ll be refused IVF if she continues to be upset regarding her infertility
Had to rant somewhere with people that would understand
We had a lovely female doctor who treated the matter with sensitivity and thoroughness, and when we heard she’d retired and been replaced with a male doctor my wife and I immediately knew we were in for trouble as 100% of the male doctors we’ve seen in our fertility journey have been pompous, insensitive and completely unknowledgeable in their field with a total inability to listen to any questions or concerns (my personal ‘favourite’ being when we voiced concern of (spoiler tagged for trigger warning) a higher chance of miscarriage if we conceived by chance before knowing what had been causing her lifelong issues and he responded with “well half of pregnancies end up in miscarriage anyway so…” shrug)
Having never had regular cycles in her life and other concerns, it’s taken a huge toll on my wife’s mental health and she’s had to seek mental health support to cope with the stress and anxiety and everything else surrounding it.
Having had a difficult day already with anxiety surrounding this upcoming appointment with the new doctor and with a friend sending her a picture of his baby because he forgot that it’s upsetting to her (🙄), she cried during the appointment when she was told that the first round of clomid had no effect and that she was to try again on the same dose and that they’d keep repeating the process for six months before looking at IVF. Instead of trying to comfort his crying patient, he responds to this by saying that if she’s not sorted her emotions out by that point then he’s going to personally see to it that IVF treatment is refused and that her fertility treatment is stopped there. Even the (female) nurse seemed taken aback at that comment but didn’t say anything.
So now we’re at a point where she can no longer risk seeking mental health support, lest this doctor use those appointments as receipts to refuse treatment. I’m curious if anyone else has gone through/ is going through anything similar on their journey?
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We had a lovely female doctor who treated the matter with sensitivity and thoroughness, and when we heard she’d retired and been replaced with a male doctor my wife and I immediately knew we were in for trouble as 100% of the male doctors we’ve seen in our fertility journey have been pompous, insensitive and completely unknowledgeable in their field with a total inability to listen to any questions or concerns (my personal ‘favourite’ being when we voiced concern of (spoiler tagged for trigger warning) a higher chance of miscarriage if we conceived by chance before knowing what had been causing her lifelong issues and he responded with “well half of pregnancies end up in miscarriage anyway so…” shrug)
Having never had regular cycles in her life and other concerns, it’s taken a huge toll on my wife’s mental health and she’s had to seek mental health support to cope with the stress and anxiety and everything else surrounding it.
Having had a difficult day already with anxiety surrounding this upcoming appointment with the new doctor and with a friend sending her a picture of his baby because he forgot that it’s upsetting to her (🙄), she cried during the appointment when she was told that the first round of clomid had no effect and that she was to try again on the same dose and that they’d keep repeating the process for six months before looking at IVF. Instead of trying to comfort his crying patient, he responds to this by saying that if she’s not sorted her emotions out by that point then he’s going to personally see to it that IVF treatment is refused and that her fertility treatment is stopped there. Even the (female) nurse seemed taken aback at that comment but didn’t say anything.
So now we’re at a point where she can no longer risk seeking mental health support, lest this doctor use those appointments as receipts to refuse treatment. I’m curious if anyone else has gone through/ is going through anything similar on their journey?
2024.05.16 20:13 Rootthecause Exploding GaN Issue (Synchonous Rectification)
 | Hi, I'm looking for advice on a (hopefully soon to be) open source project I'm working on. It is an LLC converter that converts 400-600V to 24V and provides up to 750W. The old version works, but the synchronous rectification with MOSFETs gets too hot. So I switched to the NCP4305 with 4.5V clamp and use GAN3R2-100CBEAZ HEMETs. The rectification with GaN basically works and I have already been able to rectify 150W. submitted by Rootthecause to ElectricalEngineering [link] [comments] Center: GaN HEMETs, above them are the NCP4305s - pls ignore the \"GaNdalf Approved\" 🥲 However, a problem has arisen for the second time: At low load, the NCP4305 shortens the time during which the gate is high until it is completely deactivated (skipping). Gate-Source graph for one (half wave) SR. Gaps in the gate-source graph indicates cycle skipping at low loads. With a sufficiently high input voltage (approx. 200V primary side, secondary is regulated to constant 24V), this leads to the HEMETs heating up to over 200°C in 100ms - and permanently losing their function. My assumption is that the skipping causes a current to continue to flow through the HEMET (reverse conduction) and leads to overheating. However, this does not seem particularly logical to me either, because during the test approx. 50 mA flowed at the output and the source-drain voltage is 1.5 V → 75 mW (peak perhaps more). The data sheet of the NCP4305 mentions the optional use of the Light Load Detection pin. This reduces the gate voltage if the output voltage exceeds a certain value at light load conditions. The reasons given for using the LLD pin are better efficiency for FETs with large input capacitance and improved stability during load transients. The efficiency was secondary to me at this point, which is why I have pulled the LLD pin to GND (disabling LLD). The used schematic is mostly like the one provided in the datasheet. Note: Only one HEMET per side was used while testing. R68/R73 set the minimum ON-Time for the Gate (1k = 125 ns, 10k = 1000ns). Datasheet for the NCP4305: https://www.mouser.de/datasheet/2/308/1/NCP4305_D-2317117.pdf Now I got 3 questions:
Edit: Here are the V_DS vs. V_GS graphs: https://preview.redd.it/tylqfl7bz21d1.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=78b93e47ad01468c02d0d06e8814781365da270a Yellow/Cyan: DS/GS Voltage for one half of the scondary winding Purple/Green: DS/GS Voltage for the other half of the scondary winding The output voltage in this diagram was 7.0 V, which almost matches the peak-to-peak voltage (Upp = 2 * U_out). https://preview.redd.it/4apw60k9031d1.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=49fdd0bc1b0996b341a6d39acbc528fcc65a53db Same Setup, but for U_out = 14 V and lower switching frequency. Note: The time/div and U_ds/div is different from the previous figure. So far, it looked good, so I increased the input voltage. At 17V on the output I could hear some slight noise. When I just wanted to figure out, if gate turn on cycles are beeing skipped, I got the bang again :( Both HEMETs died and I got zero spares. New ones will take some days to deliver. I'm not quite sure if the little spikes on the gate curves are really there or just EMI from using 15cm alligator clips for grounding - or EMI has gotten into the gate from the probe. If it is really there, could that be the whole problem? It seems to be coming from the half bridge on the primary side. But the capacitance between prim and sec is only 8 pF and the Y-cap between the grounds is 3300 pF, which is plenty for compensating common mode interference (I did test this a while ago with different capacitances). |
2024.05.16 19:39 MPH-EHS-21 Negative beta 10dpo-out?
First cycle on letrozole,2.5mg, confirmed ovulation which is unsurprising as I ovulate on my own too. I think our timing wasn’t great but I was still hopeful (O-3,O). My 10dpo beta was negative. They also checked my progesterone which was good at 19. Im so tired of this and idk I can’t help but hope that maybe I’ll just implant late but I’ve never had even a faint positive in 13 months. Hubby is on clomid so for some months we were dealing with male factor issues but that seems to be resolved.
How long did it take with letrozole for you?
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How long did it take with letrozole for you?
2024.05.16 12:30 sawood_ Next Steps After 2 Failed Transfers…
I started my first cycle of IVF at 27 and now having just turned 28 have learnt that my second transfer has failed. We were TTC for 2 years before getting tests/blood work done. It took us two retrievals to get two PGT tested embryos and we were so hopeful that one would work. My lining has been great both times and have had easy transfers but I feel as though maybe something else is wrong. My clinic has said it’s just bad luck and we are on the wrong side of the statistics.
We initially came down the IVF route as I had been told my AMH was “very very low” for my age (1.23 ng/ml) and to start creating embryos. Now we’re out of embryos and I have no idea what to do next. We paid out of pocket for this and don’t can’t afford to do another round right now. For our second round of stims, my doctor prescribed Clomid to go alongside my injections. This gave us 6 mature eggs out of 8 retrieved compared to 2 mature eggs out of 7 retrieved in our first round. Is it wise to TTC taking Clomid as this is what my Dr has mentioned? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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We initially came down the IVF route as I had been told my AMH was “very very low” for my age (1.23 ng/ml) and to start creating embryos. Now we’re out of embryos and I have no idea what to do next. We paid out of pocket for this and don’t can’t afford to do another round right now. For our second round of stims, my doctor prescribed Clomid to go alongside my injections. This gave us 6 mature eggs out of 8 retrieved compared to 2 mature eggs out of 7 retrieved in our first round. Is it wise to TTC taking Clomid as this is what my Dr has mentioned? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
2024.05.16 04:21 Unusual-Tangerine987 Myo-inositol/ NAC supplements?
Hi all - I was diagnosed with PCOS after going off birth control and realizing my periods were fairly irregular (30-60 days). I have no other symptoms outside of irregular periods and cysts confirmed via ultrasound and my labs have been fairly normal (normal testosterone, normal insulin, normal glucose). BMI of 21 so I am technically in the “lean PCOS” category and have been athletic/eat healthy most of my life. I also have hypothyroidism and have been taking levothyroxine to keep my TSH levels within the normal range also, my RE says the irregular periods are most likely only caused by PCOS and that the hypothyroidism is a nonfactor since my TS has been consistent.
I am not currently TTC but am planning to soon and have been wanting to understand all potential options to regulate my periods prior to trying. My RE recommended 2000 mg myo-inositol daily and 600mg n-acetylcysteine daily as a potential supplement to regulate periods, but that I would most likely need some sort of ovulation stimulant like clomid/letrozole when we are actually TTC. I wanted to ask the PCOS community if anyone has had success with these supplements? Recommended brands? These seem branded as a diabetes medication - How does this supplement actually support ovulation in women with lean PCOS?
My RE said that I most likely am not ovulating if my cycles are long especially up to 60 days, and that if we did start trying now that there is a potential that I could be ovulating but that the long cycles could mean a reduction in egg quality… more risk of miscarriage etc… I interpreted this as “wait to start trying until your cycles are closer to 30 days”… any ideas on this?
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I am not currently TTC but am planning to soon and have been wanting to understand all potential options to regulate my periods prior to trying. My RE recommended 2000 mg myo-inositol daily and 600mg n-acetylcysteine daily as a potential supplement to regulate periods, but that I would most likely need some sort of ovulation stimulant like clomid/letrozole when we are actually TTC. I wanted to ask the PCOS community if anyone has had success with these supplements? Recommended brands? These seem branded as a diabetes medication - How does this supplement actually support ovulation in women with lean PCOS?
My RE said that I most likely am not ovulating if my cycles are long especially up to 60 days, and that if we did start trying now that there is a potential that I could be ovulating but that the long cycles could mean a reduction in egg quality… more risk of miscarriage etc… I interpreted this as “wait to start trying until your cycles are closer to 30 days”… any ideas on this?
2024.05.16 04:13 Unusual-Tangerine987 Myo-inositol/NAC Supplements?
Hi all - I was diagnosed with PCOS after going off birth control and realizing my periods were fairly irregular (30-60 days). I have no other symptoms outside of irregular periods and cysts confirmed via ultrasound and my labs have been fairly normal (normal testosterone, normal insulin, normal glucose). BMI is 21 and have always been athletic/eat healthy. I also have hypothyroidism and have been taking levothyroxine to keep my TSH levels within the normal range also, my RE says the irregular periods are most likely only caused by PCOS and that the hypothyroidism is a nonfactor since my TSH has been consistent.
I am not currently TTC but am planning to soon and have been wanting to understand all potential options to regulate my periods prior to trying. My RE recommended 2000 mg myo-inositol daily and 600mg n-acetylcysteine daily as a potential supplement to regulate periods, but that I would most likely need some sort of ovulation stimulant like clomid/letrozole when we are actually TTC. I wanted to ask the lean PCOS community if anyone has had success with these supplements? Recommended brands?
My RE said that I most likely am not ovulating if my cycles are as long as up to 60 days, and that if we did start trying now that there is a potential that I could be ovulating but that the long cycles could mean a reduction in egg quality… more risk of miscarriage etc… I interpreted this as “wait to start trying until your cycles are closer to 30 days”… any ideas on this?
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I am not currently TTC but am planning to soon and have been wanting to understand all potential options to regulate my periods prior to trying. My RE recommended 2000 mg myo-inositol daily and 600mg n-acetylcysteine daily as a potential supplement to regulate periods, but that I would most likely need some sort of ovulation stimulant like clomid/letrozole when we are actually TTC. I wanted to ask the lean PCOS community if anyone has had success with these supplements? Recommended brands?
My RE said that I most likely am not ovulating if my cycles are as long as up to 60 days, and that if we did start trying now that there is a potential that I could be ovulating but that the long cycles could mean a reduction in egg quality… more risk of miscarriage etc… I interpreted this as “wait to start trying until your cycles are closer to 30 days”… any ideas on this?
2024.05.16 01:23 Wan_Haole_Faka How much of this industry can be learned in an educational program compared to learning in the field? Is one better than the other?
I'm a 3rd year apprentice service plumber and am thinking about switching to a different trade. I'm considering refrigeration and boiler maintenance/install.
I think what draws me to this trade is the fact that you can work alone (how soon?), the general challenges of diagnosing and fixing something and I'm wondering how decent the money is as well.
I'm frankly getting a little bored with plumbing. I understand the systems that I work on. I just started with a new company and they unfortunately decided to pair me with someone who has less than half my experience and he's the "technician". So they pay me $22/hr. to train him, meanwhile I'm not building skills and am bored out of my mind. I could always memorize which shower cartridges go with what valve, but I think it would be wiser to gain a good understanding of the refrigeration cycle (which I know I can do) and apply that to my skillset.
This is the second plumbing company I've worked for and I've found it hard to get good training past a certain point. I learned a lot by making mistakes. I've found that the veteran guys will get put together because they can finish jobs faster and the newer guys seem to work together.
I do a lot of diagnostics on water heaters and sewage ejector pumps, so I know how to use a multimeter in a basic way. I went to a brief trade school for service plumbing and it helped me immensely. A lot of folks say that field experience is the only way, but I disagree. I believe that some learning is better suited to the classroom or living room. Something about being graded was a huge motivator for me to memorize wiring diagrams, troubleshooting steps, tolerances, whatever.
I could test for my license in NC immediately if I wanted to, or if I wanted to test for a national journeyman's, I could have it in 3 years. I'm not attached to being licensed in anything, I just want to earn a good income. I'd go back to school for an intensive program if it's worth it.
I'm 33 and single, so I'd be good with some late/on call work, but it's not something I'd like to make a habit of long-term.
Being in the South, I've never been involved with a labor union, but I'd be curious to know if there are any purely refrigeration unions. Would that just go along with pipefitting/HVAC?
I think it would also help me if I knew whether there were companies hiring directly from reefer programs and if so, would they guarantee a certain pay floor with a good grade?
I appreciate any tips you all have. Thanks!
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I think what draws me to this trade is the fact that you can work alone (how soon?), the general challenges of diagnosing and fixing something and I'm wondering how decent the money is as well.
I'm frankly getting a little bored with plumbing. I understand the systems that I work on. I just started with a new company and they unfortunately decided to pair me with someone who has less than half my experience and he's the "technician". So they pay me $22/hr. to train him, meanwhile I'm not building skills and am bored out of my mind. I could always memorize which shower cartridges go with what valve, but I think it would be wiser to gain a good understanding of the refrigeration cycle (which I know I can do) and apply that to my skillset.
This is the second plumbing company I've worked for and I've found it hard to get good training past a certain point. I learned a lot by making mistakes. I've found that the veteran guys will get put together because they can finish jobs faster and the newer guys seem to work together.
I do a lot of diagnostics on water heaters and sewage ejector pumps, so I know how to use a multimeter in a basic way. I went to a brief trade school for service plumbing and it helped me immensely. A lot of folks say that field experience is the only way, but I disagree. I believe that some learning is better suited to the classroom or living room. Something about being graded was a huge motivator for me to memorize wiring diagrams, troubleshooting steps, tolerances, whatever.
I could test for my license in NC immediately if I wanted to, or if I wanted to test for a national journeyman's, I could have it in 3 years. I'm not attached to being licensed in anything, I just want to earn a good income. I'd go back to school for an intensive program if it's worth it.
I'm 33 and single, so I'd be good with some late/on call work, but it's not something I'd like to make a habit of long-term.
Being in the South, I've never been involved with a labor union, but I'd be curious to know if there are any purely refrigeration unions. Would that just go along with pipefitting/HVAC?
I think it would also help me if I knew whether there were companies hiring directly from reefer programs and if so, would they guarantee a certain pay floor with a good grade?
I appreciate any tips you all have. Thanks!
2024.05.16 00:53 sstyles_ Lost significant amount of weight- still no cycle.
TLDR: has anyone lost a significant amount of weight & still not gotten their cycle back?
I (F 26) was diagnosed with pcos 6 years ago when I was 20, but knew I had it long before then. I got my first period at 12 years old & it never regulated in the last almost 15 years i’ve had it. it would go anywhere between 2 months to 6 months. I had been on birth control since I was 14 (to regulate it) which only sometimes worked. I decided to get off of BC about a year & a half ago when my husband and I decided to start trying. well you guessed it, my period hasn’t been regular. I also in the last 1.5yrs, have only positively identified ovulation TWICE!! (w/ the help of provera & clomid) My dr told me that losing 5% of your body weight can help restart your cycle. she then started me on phentermine to help with the weight loss as I was having a hard time losing anything with diet & exercise. I have since lost 26lbs (SW: 194, CW: 168) since march, and guess what?? STILL NO PERIOD 😭 I guess what i’m asking is, has anyone else lost a significant amount of weight & their cycle still not regulated?? kinda hard to get pregnant without one 😅
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I (F 26) was diagnosed with pcos 6 years ago when I was 20, but knew I had it long before then. I got my first period at 12 years old & it never regulated in the last almost 15 years i’ve had it. it would go anywhere between 2 months to 6 months. I had been on birth control since I was 14 (to regulate it) which only sometimes worked. I decided to get off of BC about a year & a half ago when my husband and I decided to start trying. well you guessed it, my period hasn’t been regular. I also in the last 1.5yrs, have only positively identified ovulation TWICE!! (w/ the help of provera & clomid) My dr told me that losing 5% of your body weight can help restart your cycle. she then started me on phentermine to help with the weight loss as I was having a hard time losing anything with diet & exercise. I have since lost 26lbs (SW: 194, CW: 168) since march, and guess what?? STILL NO PERIOD 😭 I guess what i’m asking is, has anyone else lost a significant amount of weight & their cycle still not regulated?? kinda hard to get pregnant without one 😅
2024.05.16 00:25 anaiisnin Do you stay with the same provider for all appointments?
This is kind of an etiquette question, I guess. I finally saw my midwife after crossing the 6 month mark of TTC (over 35). I went in and was seen by 1 of the 6 midwives. She ordered CD3 bloodwork (which I’ve already done) and progesterone + US. I’ll do those two in a few weeks, and a follow up appointment after. Unfortunately, those are done on a Thursday, and I leave for out of town for one week that Saturday. I really don’t want to have to wait until I return to speak to my midwife about the results. So I made an appointment with a different midwife that Friday.
Today, the first midwife I saw called with results of my AMH. I told her I made an appointment with another midwife before my trip since I didn’t want to have to wait. Also, I’m somewhat thinking that if I’m prescribed clomid or something, I’d like to get that before my trip, since on my trip I’ll start my cycle-and if I do get prescribed it, I can start right away, rather than waiting a while another cycle until I return and can see the first midwife again.
Maybe I’m over thinking it, but is it disrespectful to not continue care with the first midwife I saw? I don’t think she sounded offended on the phone, but I really just don’t know best practice. At this point, I’m overthinking absolutely everything, so I just don’t know anymore. Any insight would be appreciated!
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Today, the first midwife I saw called with results of my AMH. I told her I made an appointment with another midwife before my trip since I didn’t want to have to wait. Also, I’m somewhat thinking that if I’m prescribed clomid or something, I’d like to get that before my trip, since on my trip I’ll start my cycle-and if I do get prescribed it, I can start right away, rather than waiting a while another cycle until I return and can see the first midwife again.
Maybe I’m over thinking it, but is it disrespectful to not continue care with the first midwife I saw? I don’t think she sounded offended on the phone, but I really just don’t know best practice. At this point, I’m overthinking absolutely everything, so I just don’t know anymore. Any insight would be appreciated!
2024.05.15 18:37 un_bel_di Big future for SLOTH—Elliott Waves show the path.
 | Over the past few days, I have been giving market comments and chart analysis for SLOTH in various posts. I explained that markets move up in five waves and then down in three. I drew diagrams showing the waves up from the very bottom of 0.006, after the big down trend post-launch. We had reached the top of wave three and were trading around 0.03, when I proposed that wave five could take the market to perhaps 13 cents. In one reply, the question was raised what happens after wave five? I answered, and we saw the result last night. A big correction. Now, I couldn’t know exactly when this would happen, at which level of wave five, but gave some possibilities from Fibonacci analysis. One of those levels was hit yesterday in the 5 cent area, and the market started correcting. Initially this seemed to be fairly mild, and I had an idea for explanation, which turned out wrong, because later the market plunged even further. This morning it became clear that wave five had been completed and we were in the major correction, I had proposed. It was a picture perfect correction. Textbook, as they say. It retraced the market by almost exactly 61.8% on the logarithmic scale, which is a standard amount in this situation. The five waves up comprise a new wave 1, and the correction is wave 2, and the cycle repeats in one higher degree of waves. That is the nature of all traded markets, and in fact it is the nature of human progress. Sloth is now trading in wave three, the most powerful of all waves. What is the potential for this wave? Elliott Wave theory also has an answer. It is the 1.618 multiple of the size of wave one. The Golden Ratio. Like all beautiful things. Using standard Fibonacci tools, we can draw a ladder of price levels of potential targets. The punch line is that the 1.618 level points to the ONE DOLLAR region. One dollar SLOTH. No one can guarantee that of course, who knows what might happen tomorrow even. But the potential is right there in the chart. I call this the Genesis wave of a new market, its first wave, for it sets a unit of measurement for the near future. Luckily, we seem to have great support from the broader crypto market right now. BTC is up big today, and Solana, our native currency, follows suit. This should provide nice power for SLOTH as well. And look how nicely it is already recovering from the night. The power of the third wave. submitted by un_bel_di to Slothana [link] [comments] |
2024.05.15 18:10 fluffy_fallstuff Year and a half out
Hi there! Me and my husband have officially been trying for a baby for a year and a half now. We did one year without any medical help and now I've been on a progesterone + clomid cycle for 4 months. They have me taking progesterone for 5 days followed by clomid for 5 more.
My problem is this: the past 3 cycles I was on my second day of clomid before I bled. This time I was 7 days out from progesterone before I bled and it was the tiniest amount and lasted MAYBE 2 days instead of the usual 5. The past few times were very normal periods and not like this at all. Granted since this is my 4th cycle they increased my dosage and that may play a part but I've called my doctor and I'm getting no answers. I know that 4 months doesn't mean I can whole heartedly expect what will happen with my cycles but if for all 3 months I bled on time like clockwork and it was the same but now it's different I feel like that should warrant at least a call back. I'm just very frustrated I feel like they're not taking my concerns seriously.
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My problem is this: the past 3 cycles I was on my second day of clomid before I bled. This time I was 7 days out from progesterone before I bled and it was the tiniest amount and lasted MAYBE 2 days instead of the usual 5. The past few times were very normal periods and not like this at all. Granted since this is my 4th cycle they increased my dosage and that may play a part but I've called my doctor and I'm getting no answers. I know that 4 months doesn't mean I can whole heartedly expect what will happen with my cycles but if for all 3 months I bled on time like clockwork and it was the same but now it's different I feel like that should warrant at least a call back. I'm just very frustrated I feel like they're not taking my concerns seriously.
2024.05.15 17:50 AlternativeAthlete99 DOR & Meno
We are preparing for a second retrieval. Our first retrieval went great (imo). We ended up with 3 day 5 embryos on 400 fol and 20 low dose hcg. Unfortunately none of our embryos are useable due to a contaminated embryo media being used during their creation. They believe this is why two of my eggs (all five of my eggs retrieved were mature) did not survive fertilization, based on other couples experiences using the same contaminated embryo media our arrested the same way other eggs were seen arresting when the contaminated media was used — of course we cannot be sure, but this was a national recall, so there’s clinical and couples all over the country who experienced the same loss of eggs/embryos and failed transfers due to this recall. Anyways, we have to start over, because our embryos cannot be used due to this contamination. We did significantly better than my doctor expected (and the other four doctors we consulted), who all said i’d be lucky to get one or two eggs based on my afc and even luckier if we got one embryo. However, she my doctor wants to replace my low dose hcg with 75 meno, as she thinks i’ll respond even better to this, because in the past i only needed 2 75 meno vials to create four follicles of mature size, when clomid failed to produce any follicles one cycle. She also wants to change my trigger to a lupron trigger because i ended up hospitalized last retrieval due to OHSS (confirmed via imaging in er) — shocking because we only retrieved 5 eggs, everyone said it’s rare but possible with such a small number retrieved. Does anyone have any experience switching from low dose hcg to meno or from an hcg trigger to lupron trigger? I would love any and all experience!
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